DENISE M. SAVAGE

**** ******* *** • Royal Oak, MI 48073 • 248-***-**** • 248-***-**** • acf9tk@r.postjobfree.com

H UMAN R ESOURCE & O PERATIONS P ROFESSIONAL

Expertise in Human Resources and Operations with broad generalist range of related knowledge and talent,

coupled with exceptionally strong specialist areas. Verifiable success in building a performance-driven culture

aligned to company strategy while reducing costs & turnover and increasing employee satisfaction. Core

competencies include:

• Multi-site & • Due Diligence, Acquisitions & Integration

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International Operations Regulatory Compliance

• Performance • Benefits Administration

Management • Visa / Immigration

• Organizational & • Budget Planning & Allocation

People Development

• Recruitment

• Policy & Process

Creation and Management

P ROFESSION AL E XPERIENC E

PEOPLE, OPERATIONS & PROCESSES –Vice President/Sr. Director, 1999 – PRESENT

Dassault Systemes DELMIA & DS Americas Corp., Auburn Hills, MI

Sr. Leadership role for international- manufacturing software development, sales & service company - wholly

owned subsidiary of Dassault Systemes – Fra

Member of DELMIA brand leadership team, collaboratively engaging in decisions & actions to drive the

brand’s worldwide future direction and growth. Align HR vision, operations, processes and management to the

strategy & objectives of the company while ensuring quality services, operational efficiency and employee

satisfaction. As Sr. Director at the Worldwide Dassault Systemes group level, responsibilities include global

compliance initiatives, international mobility, mergers & acquisitions, leadership of the Centers of Excellent

for both the Visa & Immigration and Talent Management & Training in the Americas, along with budget

management in respective areas of responsibility.

Selected accomplishments:

• Established & managed HR operations for multi-national organization leading teams responsible for

acquiring, developing, mobilizing and rewarding the global workforce

• Responsible for M&A due diligence and integration, leading several highly successful mergers for

the Brand and DS Group

• Introduced new organizational development programs and initiatives, including revitalization and

empowerment plans to motivate and stimulate professional growth of top talent, prepare for succession

planning, attract / retain talent, and boost staff retention and satisfaction

• Designed and launched global, web-based performance-management and career-development tool as

well as instituted new code of conduct, data privacy, and international mobility policies

• Forwards Awards for Innovation

• Defined and implemented comprehensive cost-effective comp & benefit programs

• Established Sales Competency & Development programs to advance skills and improve sales results

• Increased employee satisfaction and reduced turnover

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Professional Experience Continued

• Merger & acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration leadership & process creation

• Management coaching & employee mentorship programs

• Integration of shared services approach to operations in human resources and finance

• Member of Corporate Citizenship Board guiding employee driven philanthropic initiatives

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES / CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, 1997 – 1999

GUARDIAN NATIONAL ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, Southfield, MI

Led daily HR operations and provided strategic guidance on regulatory matters to employees and managers of

multi-state finance company operating in 15 states. Additional focus placed on grievance and claims

management, EEOC reporting/Affirmative Action, employee relations, and union avoidance.

• Created, implemented, and maintained full range of HR programs / plans with emphasis on

recruitment and training for heightened effectiveness, compensation and benefit design to attract and

retain talent, and policy development to ensure consistent and standard practices.

• Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations companywide.

EMPLOYMENT LAW SPECIALIST 1985 – 1997

GAGLEARD, ADDIS & IMBRUNONE, P.C., Royal Oak, MI

Managed client cases through all phases of litigation process, from initial contact through to trial--specializing

in labor and employment law, representing both plaintiffs and defense. Conducted legal research, drafted briefs,

and prepared mediation / arbitration summaries for cases. Interviewed necessary parties to extract relevant

information.

Selected accomplishments:

• Assisted corporate clients with establishing HR departments, to include development of employee

handbooks and policies and providing recommendations for the revision of employment practices.

• Managed and prevailed on EEOC claims and other employment-related issues.

E DUCAT ION & C REDEN TIALS

*Master of Science in Human Resource Administration – Central Michigan University, Troy, MI

• Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Oakland University, Rochester, MI

• Certification-Legal Assistant – Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Affiliations: SHRM • World at Work

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